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CARROT EXPRESS

301 N UNIVERSITY DR STE 500 · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 16, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3581678
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10781625
DBPR license1625769

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 5

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Tested for chlorine, quart and temperature.

#6High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee engaged making wraps then manipulated phone, proceeded to move trash can and continued to make wraps. Employee failed to wash hands and change gloves.

#7High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler – raw shell eggs stored over unwashed avocados and green onions.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler – tuna salad (53F – Cold Holding); chicken salad (49F – Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee placed items in walk in cooler.

#9High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table – grilled chicken (124F – Hot Holding); veggie soup (114F – Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items in microwave to reheat.

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink Observed at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed near mop sink – sprayer bottle not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine at front.

#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with watch on right wrist.

#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed satchel of rice stored directly on floor. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at front counter.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.